Long-term care insurance can provide necessary financial support when someone needs help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or eating, whether they live at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home. However, when the time…
Mental and emotional health affect every stage of life — especially older adulthood. For millions of older Americans, especially those living in long-term care settings such as nursing homes, assisted living communities, or memory care facilities, emotional wellness is vitally…
When an aging parent shows signs of memory loss, confusion, or cognitive decline, getting them to seek help can be a challenge. Delays in obtaining a diagnosis of dementia are common, with Sci Tech Daily reporting that it takes an average of…
In recent years, private equity (PE) firms have been buying more nursing homes and companies that own nursing homes. What seems at first like a simple shift in ownership can have significant consequences for residents, staff, and families trying to…
When caring for a loved one with memory loss, one of the greatest challenges you’ll face is communication. As dementia progresses, the ability to connect through language often changes. Speech language pathologist Adria Thompson, M.A., CCC-SLP, reminds us that “communication…
Many Americans are worried they won’t have enough money saved to retire, and a cohort of the oldest workers is proving this concern to be legitimate. Nearly half a million Americans over the age of 80 are still working, while…
When Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023 after a 2022 diagnosis of aphasia, his family faced the need to reassess how to best care for him. This past August, his wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed that Bruce had…
Most people tend to marry someone who is within a few years of their own age. As a result, many married couples share the same cultural touchstones, social memories, and general values. Certain phases of life often coincide as they…
Many retirees pride themselves on years of careful financial planning, yet one major area often catches them off guard: the cost of health care. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, even those who’ve saved diligently can be blindsided by…
This article from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) highlights the importance of using personalized, engaging activities to enhance the day-to-day experience of individuals living with memory loss. Shonte Usman, AFA’s therapeutic program specialist, emphasizes that meaningful engagement fosters a…